J & Amber, you'll LOVE their "Spinning Wheel"-studio only, and "And When I Die" !!!! Finally you're 2nd BS&T song, yea!! David Clayton-Thomas on lead vocals. The trumpet solo on "Spinning Wheel" is special, by Lew Soloff! The David Clayton-Thomas years were the good years for the group.
I have only been listening to the studio versions. The only time I saw them live was when they were a guest on a variety show way back when they released and did Spinning Wheel.
It's funny, I grew up with this music and in those days we just took it for granted that this kind of quality would continue to be the norm. Boy, were we ever wrong! Not saying there aren't talented people today, but the way music is now produced and sold has brought it so very low. For me, the 1960s and the 1970s were just the best period for popular music. And yes, I'm obviously biased but how could I not be? Love the two of you and your reactions. The sweetest couple on UA-cam! 🥰
I feel the same way. Back in the 70s we had the radio playing Chicago, Bee Gees, BS&T, Doobie Brothers, etc. I also thought that kind if music talent was normal. Modern music is very bland and uninspired. I waited 45 years to find out that music evolved into suck.
Please do “ Spinning Wheel “ I loved Blood Sweat and Tears. I went down and picked albums my parents listened to. They were one of my absolute favorites. Happy y’all finally reacted. 💕
@@sgabig It's true. Because the gate had been crashed there was no money, nobody was going to get paid, so the management of this group said stop filming.
BS&T is one of my favorite horn bands. David Clayton Thomas has a fine voice and the horns are just so tight. Their version of "God Bless The Child" is one of the best songs I've ever heard. Please consider reacting to it. It incorporates, rock, blues, jazz and much more.
This one made me emotional!! We had this 8 track tape as a child, a black family from West Philadelphia!!! This was when all colors of music were played TOGETHER on the radio! THE BEST DAYS, EVER!!
You will love “And When I Die”. Spinning Wheel is a close second. Wait till you delve into their catalog. Loved their music back in the 60s and through the 70s. Great sound, fantastic vocals.
Came here for "And When I Die" too. Absolutely the best BS&T for me! Loved it since I was a kid. Lots of transitions they'll definitely appreciate. Amber and Jay make it your next one!!!!
"And When I Die" is a MUST! BRILLIANT lyrics by the late, great songwriter Laura Nyro, with that BS&T instrumentation that has more change-ups than you can shake a stick at! Many years ago I had the pleasure of seeing them perform--up close and personal--at The Blue Note club in Greenwich Village in Manhattan (where they started out), where anybody who's anybody in jazz has passed through over the years. Keep up the GREAT work, Jay and Amber! Btw, here is a live, a bit quirky but enjoyable version of this dating back to 1970 (they also performed this at Woodstock): ua-cam.com/video/DgHnqTmKhoc/v-deo.html
I met my wife while working at a nuclear power plant that was under construction. Once we started dating, while on the midnight shift, while on patrol, I used to sing this song at the top of my lungs. We’ve been married thirty five years now.
It has been said BS&T is a jazz band that plays rock and Chicago is a rock band that plays jazz. BS&T has the edge for me. Saw them in concert many times. Your next reaction has just got to be Lucretia MacEvil for the full impact of the incomparable band. I could make a long list of which of their songs you should react to; but, Lucretia will make you a die-hard fan for life!
Blood, Sweat & Tears is a jazz-rock music group founded in New York City in 1967. They are noted for their combination of brass & rock band instrumentation. Especially love their stuff when David Clayton-Thomas joined as their lead singer. They have had a lot of great songs such as "Spinning Wheel" "And When I Die", "Hi-De-Ho" "Lucretia MacEvil", "Go Down Gamblin'", "Lisa Listen To Me", "God Bless The Child" etc.
Jim Peterik of Ides of March is from Chicago and would go on to form Survivor of Eye of the Tiger fame. I have no doubt he was influenced by the music of the band, Chicago.
I'm a 64 year old black male from Philly Suburbs so I grew up on 60's,70's& 80's music all kind .You both have reacted to so much of my generations music,from rock,to pop and soul and your reactions are genuine. So I say you could most definitely fit in back then . From Janice to Jimmy to BST and much more .I could see you both with the cloths to the hair styles. Keep enjoying .
I'm a 67 year old white guy from south Louisiana, we had it all Even though there was a color barrier, there was no color barrier when it came to music, we all listened to everything rock, pop, folk, blues, soul, zydico, cajun, funk, and fusions of them all. Didn't make a difference what color you were, like Stevie Wonder said "just cause a records got a groove dont make it in the groove" we listened to ALL of the Groovie music. A lot of the time, you didn't even know what color the band was, hard to tell from a 9v transistor radio.
I love that you played this! Another group you’ve tried but need to listen to again is Three Dog Night. There were contemporaries of BS&T and their version of Try a Little Tenderness is something I can almost guarantee you will enjoy. It’s bluesy with fantastic instrumentation and variable tempos as well, but mostly it’s powerful and tender at the same time. Please listen and let us know what you think!!
Not only do we out here get to re-listen to songs long forgotten but Jay and Amber gets in come into our world back in the day and see how wonderful and beautiful the songs were back then.
I agree with those that recommend "And When I Die" and "Spinning Wheel," but I also am a big fan of BS&T's version of "God Bless the Child," a Billy Holiday song. A marvelous combination of blues, jazz and rock. VERY soulful.
Thank you for appreciating the big horn groups of the late 60's and 70's forward. Chicago, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Ides of March. Here's one for you: in my opinion the best cover band in the world - Leonid & Friends!! A great back story on this group out of Russia, they are a You Tube sensation. Unbelievable covers, note for note, of the Chicago songbook initially, but more recently, have been covering BS&T, Earth, Wind and Fire, and, believe it or not, the Carpenters. Their very recent version of "Superstar" is beyond amazing. You could live on UA-cam, listening to the professionalism of this group. BTW, they have had three U.S. tours that have added a legion of fans. Warning: you may get hooked!!! Thanks so much for your reaction channel, by far, the very best on all of You Tube.
"Go Down Gamblin'" truly shows off the grit in David Clayton-Thomas' voice and is definitely a BST song that's worth a reaction--where else can you find a tuba solo!!! Another horn-friendly group that was mentioned yesterday that needs their own reaction is Lighthouse (from Canada): "One Fine Morning" and "Pretty Lady" are teo of their gems.
When Al Kooper left the band after the first album, they were looking for a new singer/front man. Among the options were Stephen Stills and Laura Nyro. They ended up selecting David Clayton-Thomas (who sings lead on this song) on the advice of Judy Collins and never looked back. The second album did feature Nyro's "And When I Die" and BS&T made a major hit out of it. This band is just sublime.
Al Kooper is of course supremely talented..... but he wasn't at all right for them. His voice just didn't have the strength or grit for a blues-oriented band. DCT has the perfect voice for them.
When Al Kooper heard friend Mike Bloomfield's (Rock's 1st guitar hero) new band The Electric Flag which blended blues, jazz, rock and psychedelic music he formed Blood, Sweat and Tears but left after the first album. In came Canadian David Clayton Thomas and the rest is history. They popularized that genre of music and opened the door for Pacific, Gas and Electric, Ides of March, Motherlode and Chicago to follow.
I was a child when this came out and I remember loving the horns and the incredible voice of the lead singer. When I was a teenager, I fell in love with Chicago because their music reminded me of this song. I wish you guys could go back in time with me to hear for yourselves what a great period of music it was from 1960 to the early eighties. You couldn't change the AM radio without hearing a great song!
As a card carrying member of the Leo Sayer Fan Club since 1977 (and perhaps the only member 🤣), I wouldn't be doing my job of bringing Leo Sayer to your ears if I didn't drop his name here. When I Need You was his most popular hit, spending several weeks at #1 and #24 for the year of 1977.
"Spinning Wheel," "And When I Die," "Hi-De-Ho," and my favorite, "Lucretia MacEvil" are all worth a listen. "Lucretia MacEvil" is the most uptempo of the bunch.
I’m only starting the video now but I already know I am going to love this! And I’m sure you will, too. One of the greatest voices, ever. My dad’s favorite. This brings back memories of him and I thank you 😊 Next up, And When I Die. And be sure it’s the studio version 😉
My dad who was a music teacher and high school band director could play the Stu out of a trumpet 🎺 he loved playing the Blood Sweat and Tears. Spinning Wheel and And When I Die are next
You’ve made ME so very happy that you FINALLY got around to B,S&T again. Spinning Wheel will rock your world! The lead vocalist, David Clayton Thomas is 80 and still performing their songs. I hope to get to a concert in my area later this year. B,S,&T is considered a fusion of jazz and rock, and the first band to successfully do it.
I am so pleased you two got back to BS&T! "Hi De Ho" and "Lucretia MacEvil" are two hits you must put on your list! For another great horn band that you haven't reacted to yet I would suggest reacting to "Sunny Days" by Lighthouse!! Peace!
If you like Chicago and Blood, Sweat & Tears, you will LOVE the Canadian group in this genre....Lighthouse. Their songs, One Fine Morning, and Sunny Days are real jazz/rock fusion. And their Blues side comes out in Pretty Lady.
David Clayton Thomas, what a clear crisp voice.... the first horn was a coranet, muted.... in this instrument range is bugle no valves ,coronet smallest most delicate sound, and trumpet for when you want blast...... I attempted bugle in scouts and it is hhhaaaarrrrd....
Two of my favorite BS&T songs are 'Lucretia MacEveil' and 'I Can't Quit Her'. Loved this band. David Clayton-Thomas is an incredible singer and the horn section is just the best.
Blood Sweat & Tears was one helluva great Canadian band, with a unique sound. Nobody else sounds like them. They're like a cross between Motown and Beach Boys in their more experimental mode.
Blood, Sweat and Tears were one of the real combo groups that used Jazz, blues, pop and everything under the sun. David Clayton-Thomas had an amazing voice and their musicianship was beyond reproach. My favorite songs were More and More, God Bless The Child, Sometimes in Winter, Smiling Phases and especially the instrumentals Variations on a Theme by Erik Satie. They had possibly the best group of session musicians the US had ever seen together in one place. Their music sounds just as fresh as it did all those years ago.
Have always loved this band. "Spinning Wheel", "And When I Die", "I Can't Quit Her" and "Hi-De-Ho" are more great songs by BS&T's. Please, sometime in the future please get to The Rascals and "Groovin'", "A Beautiful Morning", "Good Lovin'" and "How Can I Be Sure" Also Classics IV and "Stormy". Two new great artist for you.
Fun fact. James William Guercio was the producer for Blood Sweat & Tears. Prior to that, he was The Beach Boys manager and a member of their back up band. After producing for Blood, Sweat & Tears, he went on to be Chicago's producer. On Chicago's 7th album, the song "Wishing You Were Here" featured guest backing vocals by AL Jardine, Carl Wilson and Dennis Wilson of The Beach Boys and went on to become a top ten hit.
BS&T was my 1st concert ever back in the late '60s (yes, I'm OLD !!!) at the old Boston Garden ... been a fan ever since. David Clayton Thomas was a great lead singer. Thanks for the reaction. It brought back a lot of pleasant memories !!
If you decide to listen to And When I Die, then you've found the perfect segue into Laura Nyro, who was a fantastic songwriter who wrote And When I Die for Blood, Sweat, and Tears. She wrote lots of other songs for some very famous singers in the 70's and recorded an album with Labelle before Patti went solo. She died at a young age from cancer but was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. Blood,Sweat, and Tears and Chicago are gateways into some awesome music!
This song takes me right back to 1969, when I was 13. So many memories. You’re right about the bluesy aspect of the song. It was written by Brenda Holloway, Patrice Holloway, Frank Wilson and Berry Gordy, and was released first as a single in 1967 by Brenda Holloway on the Tamla label.
BST II in my Top 5 favourite albums. Im 70 yoa but it still blows me away and gets played regularly. The whole album is killer, produced by James William Guercio who was also Chicago's producer.
“Hi-De-Ho” is a great gospel sound, “Lucretia MacEvil”, great cover of James Taylor’s Fire and Rain”, “God Bless the Child”, “Go Down Gambling”, “Mama gets High”, “Mama Gets High” great Dixieland feel to it, “Lisa Listen to Me”, “Spinning Wheel”, “ and When I Die”
My older brothers absolutely loved BST, Chicago and The Association back in the early 70's. I was around 10 and they were both around 20. I wore out their vinyls before they knew it and stopped me. ☺️
BS&T is in the same conversation as Chicago and Ides of March (I think you just did "Vehicle", which was their one huge hit.) There was an all-too-brief window in rock history where they incorporated full horn sections and really took advantage of that bright, triumphant tone to lead the charge in their music. I agree with others here, next should be "Spinning Wheel" and "And When I Die." Great job as always, love your reactions!
If you like Blood, Sweat & Tears then you'll absolutely LOVE Tower of Power. I recommend "What is hip?", "So very hard to go", "You're still a young man", "Soul Vaccination", etc
Amber nailed it. The man's vocals are so smooth and then such impact with grit and power.All loved this band they are R&B, soul,and rock with blues and the horns done just perfect all give their unique little part.
They were one of the first bands to employ a brass section into their music. like Chicago and their brass section. Blood Sweat and Tears did it first. "You Make Me So Very Happy" (1968).
SPINNING WHEEL. I can't tell you the amount of times I have listened to Spinning Wheel over and over... It was an addicting song for me. My brother was 13 when this song came out and he bought the album, or it was a gift, but I was 5 and for some reason I was mesmerized by Spinning Wheel. Still love it. Would love to see you guys listen and share your reactions with us to it.
Definitely go down that rabbit hole! Do "Lucretia MacEvil" (the 6 minute version) next and then you'll hear some horns....and then you'll understand why Chicago is the Diet Coke of horn bands....
I used to listen to this album with headphones as a young girl. Being a romantic by nature, must admit, this song helped to build a beautiful expectation! Sometimes In Winter is another gem. Thank you so much for sharing! PS....still a romantic and love to dance under a full moon with my husband of 38 years. I so enjoy your obvious connection!!! 😽💋🎶💞
"God Bless the Child". Beautiful rendition of the timeless Billie Halliday hit. Blows mind mind for the truth of the lyrics and BS&T's David Clayton Thomas slays it!
Very happy to see you check out Blood Sweat and Tears! Give “When I Die” a listen. Contrary to the title, it has a really fun beat. Bruce Lee left instructions for this song to be played at his funeral. Bonus component: listen closely and you’ll hear some coconuts tapping together ala Monty Python. 😄
I especially enjoyed watching Amber's reaction to this song. I thought she was going to float away a few times. You guys would also enjoy Vehicle by Ides of March!
I really appreciate how you guys are willing to play the full or extended versions of each song rather than just the shorter radio-friendly ones. Love what you guys do! Please keep it up!
I think you'll go for "Spinning Wheel". Why? Well a certain amount of cow bell, some very tasty horns, and a surprise end. It all adds up to a fantastic song. Another band that features horns from that time period is Chase. Their big song is called "Get It On". Give that a listen too.
It is very refreshing to see young people appreciating well made classic music, appreciation of musical instruments seems to be fading, I have this album on vinyl and listen to it often. Another artist of the same era that has a real bluesy sound is Steely Dan, Donald Fagan is a musical and lyrical genius. If you haven't checked them out I suggest either Peg, Reeling in the years, Do it again or Rikki don' lose that number. Two thumbs up from me for the Rob Squad
Yes Yes Yes!!! YOU DO GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT. I have been requesting BST forever. 🇨🇦🇨🇦 ❤️❤️ You just made me so happy. I love you guys.💕 Knew you'd love them. David Clayton Thomas still sounds as great now as he did then. Lots more horns for you Amber. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦 🇨🇦
BST are amazing, pure joy to listen to. Can you imagine getting to sit in on a recording session and just hear them play!!! You want it to go on forever and the vocals on top of that awesome musical instrumentation just makes it even better. I used to put this song on repeat back in the day. I love the whole song but when they get to the last part where it’s slowly fading out the song but yet the band is still playing and I just want to say no don’t fade it out, just let them keep going with this, I want to hear where they go with it! This is a song that never gets old, no matter how many times you hear it! And this song really does make a person happy, at least it does me!❤
I got to open as a juggler for a concert in Oceanside Ca. in about '99 for them Dave Mason and Poco, small outdoor amphitheater venue on the beach maybe seated 3,000 the horn section was amazing. Before the show I was juggling for the line waiting to go in it was up the sidewalk for a few blocks, and some surfers were walking by the lines and looking at the age of the people in line and said to his frien wow this must be a really old band. Yet 24 years after being called an old band and 50 some yrs. after being knew, their music still rocks.
Lot more to go, as people have suggested and you'll experience these time signature changes, layered instrumentation and transitions in most all of them which keeps them very fresh. Might also check out another brass heavy band named Chase with "Get It On" or "Open Up Wide"
OMG Chase!! I was in 9th grade when I got the first album. 4 trumpets made the voicings so bright; different from the trumpet, trombone, sax sound. They were all such magnificent musicians, I got to see them in concert in 1971. "Get It On" and "Open Up Wide" are wonderful. I also have a special place in my heart for "Handbags and Gladrags." I was a Maynard Ferguson fan, and Bill Chase had the same vibe for me.
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J & Amber, you'll LOVE their "Spinning Wheel"-studio only, and "And When I Die" !!!! Finally you're 2nd BS&T song, yea!!
David Clayton-Thomas on lead vocals. The trumpet solo on "Spinning Wheel" is special, by Lew Soloff! The David Clayton-Thomas years were the good years for the group.
I've been recommending those songs for quite a while! They'll LOVE it!
They'll go absolutely bonkers over "Spinning Wheel" for sure!!! lol
@Scott Allen right!! and no trumpet solo!!
Al Kooper years were good as well..
I have only been listening to the studio versions. The only time I saw them live was when they were a guest on a variety show way back when they released and did Spinning Wheel.
It's funny, I grew up with this music and in those days we just took it for granted that this kind of quality would continue to be the norm. Boy, were we ever wrong! Not saying there aren't talented people today, but the way music is now produced and sold has brought it so very low. For me, the 1960s and the 1970s were just the best period for popular music. And yes, I'm obviously biased but how could I not be? Love the two of you and your reactions. The sweetest couple on UA-cam! 🥰
I feel the same way. Back in the 70s we had the radio playing Chicago, Bee Gees, BS&T, Doobie Brothers, etc. I also thought that kind if music talent was normal. Modern music is very bland and uninspired.
I waited 45 years to find out that music evolved into suck.
The Star Lord agrees with you.
Could not agree more PJ. I stay in the 70s bro. Happily so!!!
Listen to "Sometimes in Winter"
Yes! The 60s & 70s are still the best!👍✌️
Please do “ Spinning Wheel “ I loved Blood Sweat and Tears. I went down and picked albums my parents listened to. They were one of my absolute favorites. Happy y’all finally reacted. 💕
Yes! Spinning Wheel is the joint!
Spinning Wheel for sure!!!
I remember my dad playing Spinning Wheel on our big old stereo when I was a little girl. Brings back some old memories!
@@aquarius2287 Me too. 💕
Yes! My mom was a big fan. Their music was implanted into my head as a young one!
Blood Sweat and Tears was one of the original Woodstock performers
Allegedly BST wasn't included in the movie about Woodstock because the producers didn't pay the band for their appearance
@@sgabig It's true. Because the gate had been crashed there was no money, nobody was going to get paid, so the management of this group said stop filming.
BS&T is one of my favorite horn bands. David Clayton Thomas has a fine voice and the horns are just so tight. Their version of "God Bless The Child" is one of the best songs I've ever heard. Please consider reacting to it. It incorporates, rock, blues, jazz and much more.
I will also MASSIVELY second God Bless the Child!
@@ShujinTribble ditto!
I would first react to billie holiday version so u no the genre changes that bs& t does improvising
This one made me emotional!! We had this 8 track tape as a child, a black family from West Philadelphia!!! This was when all colors of music were played TOGETHER on the radio! THE BEST DAYS, EVER!!
Small town Kansas.... exactly the same story!!
You will love “And When I Die”. Spinning Wheel is a close second. Wait till you delve into their catalog. Loved their music back in the 60s and through the 70s. Great sound, fantastic vocals.
"And When I Die" was written by Ms. Laura Nyro.😁
I heard that song for the first time on the TV show Medium, with the Arquette actress. Really liked the song!
Absolutely amazing
Came here for "And When I Die" too. Absolutely the best BS&T for me! Loved it since I was a kid. Lots of transitions they'll definitely appreciate. Amber and Jay make it your next one!!!!
"And When I Die" is a MUST! BRILLIANT lyrics by the late, great songwriter Laura Nyro, with that BS&T instrumentation that has more change-ups than you can shake a stick at!
Many years ago I had the pleasure of seeing them perform--up close and personal--at The Blue Note club in Greenwich Village in Manhattan (where they started out), where anybody who's anybody in jazz has passed through over the years.
Keep up the GREAT work, Jay and Amber!
Btw, here is a live, a bit quirky but enjoyable version of this dating back to 1970 (they also performed this at Woodstock):
ua-cam.com/video/DgHnqTmKhoc/v-deo.html
"And When I Die" is a MUST! agree 1million percent!
Of course, could also react to Laura Nyros's version of And When I Die. Or anything else by her, such as Save the Country or Beads of Sweat.
Yes, When I Die has a lot of change ups & transitions, but fit so well.
Right. My fav from Blood Sweat and Tears
“And When I Die” should be your next one, it’s a great song. They have so many, you really can’t go wrong
I met my wife while working at a nuclear power plant that was under construction. Once we started dating, while on the midnight shift, while on patrol, I used to sing this song at the top of my lungs. We’ve been married thirty five years now.
Nice...
Congratulations¡
Well ur half of the people that are still married...lol
I bet it must have taken a lot of blood, sweat and tears!
Wonderful memory,deep love❣
I second the motion for the David Clayton Thomas' version of "God Bless The Child." An extraordinary vocal performance.
It has been said BS&T is a jazz band that plays rock and Chicago is a rock band that plays jazz. BS&T has the edge for me. Saw them in concert many times. Your next reaction has just got to be Lucretia MacEvil for the full impact of the incomparable band. I could make a long list of which of their songs you should react to; but, Lucretia will make you a die-hard fan for life!
Amen!
Right on!!
You saved me from saying the very same thing!
Totally agree
Disagree. Chicago is miles ahead of BS&T, especially their early rockers. Nobody can compare to Terry Kath.
Today’s top ‘artists’ don’t hold a candle to the music/arrangements/vocals evident in this era of rock n’roll. IMO.
Blood, Sweat & Tears is a jazz-rock music group founded in New York City in 1967. They are noted for their combination of brass & rock band instrumentation. Especially love their stuff when David Clayton-Thomas joined as their lead singer. They have had a lot of great songs such as "Spinning Wheel" "And When I Die", "Hi-De-Ho" "Lucretia MacEvil", "Go Down Gamblin'", "Lisa Listen To Me", "God Bless The Child" etc.
This song is pure love he is so into the emotions, love this song!
If you love the background horn sound you would love Ides Of March with their song Vehicle! Very Chicago - esque!!
When you listen to the lyrics to that song they're pretty creepy but I love it anyway.
Waiting for someone to play it yea I’m old
@@eileendobbs8009 It definitely would not go over well now.
Jim Peterik of Ides of March is from Chicago and would go on to form Survivor of Eye of the Tiger fame. I have no doubt he was influenced by the music of the band, Chicago.
@@mikeat2637 IKR. Very stalkerish. I'm your friendly stranger in a black sedan won't you hop inside my car? Eek
I'm a 64 year old black male from Philly Suburbs so I grew up on 60's,70's& 80's music all kind .You both have reacted to so much of my generations music,from rock,to pop and soul and your reactions are genuine. So I say you could most definitely fit in back then . From Janice to Jimmy to BST and much more .I could see you both with the cloths to the hair styles. Keep enjoying .
I'm a 67 year old white guy from south Louisiana, we had it all Even though there was a color barrier, there was no color barrier when it came to music, we all listened to everything rock, pop, folk, blues, soul, zydico, cajun, funk, and fusions of them all. Didn't make a difference what color you were, like Stevie Wonder said "just cause a records got a groove dont make it in the groove" we listened to ALL of the Groovie music. A lot of the time, you didn't even know what color the band was, hard to tell from a 9v transistor radio.
Amber's face comes alive when the horns start. Love it.
I love that you played this! Another group you’ve tried but need to listen to again is Three Dog Night. There were contemporaries of BS&T and their version of Try a Little Tenderness is something I can almost guarantee you will enjoy. It’s bluesy with fantastic instrumentation and variable tempos as well, but mostly it’s powerful and tender at the same time. Please listen and let us know what you think!!
Love Eli’s Coming
"Vehicle"-Ides of March You will love the horns.
One of my favorite songs ever.
Yep, “Spinning Wheel” & “And When I Die” are so good. Also, God Bless This Child”.
And when i die, should DEFINITELY be next!!!
Love me some blood sweat and tears! Ty for listening to your fans!💖
100% , great song!
Not only do we out here get to re-listen to songs long forgotten but Jay and Amber gets in come into our world back in the day and see how wonderful and beautiful the songs were back then.
Makes me so very happy to see young people listening to and enjoying the music I grew up listening to.
I agree with those that recommend "And When I Die" and "Spinning Wheel," but I also am a big fan of BS&T's version of "God Bless the Child," a Billy Holiday song. A marvelous combination of blues, jazz and rock. VERY soulful.
BS&T's version of "God Bless the Child” also included a Latin flavor.
@@satosheeee6557 True that. The best thing about BS&T was that almost every song had "flavors" from multiple genres. Great band.
And When I Die (live) is awesome. Actually all their songs are awesome ☮️💜. They switch it up on a lot of their songs, kind of their trademark
another fantastic song written by Laura Nyro
@@surlechapeau They did one LN song. Would love for them to do Laura's version of And When I Die! Female Friday? Please?!
Another band with a great horn section is Tower Of Power. Their song So Very Hard To Go is a great example of their wonderful sound.
Their song “Spinning Wheel” was my first record!
Thank you for appreciating the big horn groups of the late 60's and 70's forward. Chicago, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Ides of March. Here's one for you: in my opinion the best cover band in the world - Leonid & Friends!! A great back story on this group out of Russia, they are a You Tube sensation. Unbelievable covers, note for note, of the Chicago songbook initially, but more recently, have been covering BS&T, Earth, Wind and Fire, and, believe it or not, the Carpenters. Their very recent version of "Superstar" is beyond amazing. You could live on UA-cam, listening to the professionalism of this group. BTW, they have had three U.S. tours that have added a legion of fans. Warning: you may get hooked!!! Thanks so much for your reaction channel, by far, the very best on all of You Tube.
"Go Down Gamblin'" truly shows off the grit in David Clayton-Thomas' voice and is definitely a BST song that's worth a reaction--where else can you find a tuba solo!!! Another horn-friendly group that was mentioned yesterday that needs their own reaction is Lighthouse (from Canada): "One Fine Morning" and "Pretty Lady" are teo of their gems.
A tuba solo was always anticipated at their concerts!
Lighthouse...Sunny Days. Great song for a summer drive
Brad you are right about DCT grit & another song could be Something Coming On.
HI DE HO IS A GOOD ONE
"God Bless The Child" is, arguably, their best song.
Lighthouse One Fine Morning. A Canadian group inspired by Blood Sweat and Tears. The song really moves, with horn's, guitar and drums. You'll love it.
When Al Kooper left the band after the first album, they were looking for a new singer/front man. Among the options were Stephen Stills and Laura Nyro. They ended up selecting David Clayton-Thomas (who sings lead on this song) on the advice of Judy Collins and never looked back. The second album did feature Nyro's "And When I Die" and BS&T made a major hit out of it. This band is just sublime.
Al Kooper is of course supremely talented..... but he wasn't at all right for them. His voice just didn't have the strength or grit for a blues-oriented band. DCT has the perfect voice for them.
Oh man, this takes me right back to childhood, my Dad was a huge fan. Great choice, you'll love it!
To think that growing up we took such amazing instrumentation for granted because it was all over the radio.
Tower of Power. You're still a young man. You won't be dissapointed
God bless the child" thats got his own
Lighthouse is another band like this... phenomenal big band, brass, organ... amazing.
One of the best of the 60's tunes!
"God Bless The Child" will give you an eargasm for sure!
When Al Kooper heard friend Mike Bloomfield's (Rock's 1st guitar hero) new band The Electric Flag which blended blues, jazz, rock and psychedelic music he formed Blood, Sweat and Tears but left after the first album. In came Canadian David Clayton Thomas and the rest is history. They popularized that genre of music and opened the door for Pacific, Gas and Electric, Ides of March, Motherlode and Chicago to follow.
You guys make us so very happy! Keep on smiling!
I was a child when this came out and I remember loving the horns and the incredible voice of the lead singer. When I was a teenager, I fell in love with Chicago because their music reminded me of this song. I wish you guys could go back in time with me to hear for yourselves what a great period of music it was from 1960 to the early eighties. You couldn't change the AM radio without hearing a great song!
As a card carrying member of the Leo Sayer Fan Club since 1977 (and perhaps the only member 🤣), I wouldn't be doing my job of bringing Leo Sayer to your ears if I didn't drop his name here. When I Need You was his most popular hit, spending several weeks at #1 and #24 for the year of 1977.
'Long Tall Glasses' is my favorite by him
Try One Man Band and The Dancer. Pre-pop phase, similar to Peter Gabriel
@@Mankind_- it took me a couple more years to find rock n roll but when I found it.... it was Styx, Renegade and I said Leo who??? 🤣
I like Leo’s Silverbird period with the Pierrot costume.
When I Need You is a great song!
"Spinning Wheel," "And When I Die," "Hi-De-Ho," and my favorite, "Lucretia MacEvil" are all worth a listen. "Lucretia MacEvil" is the most uptempo of the bunch.
I’m only starting the video now but I already know I am going to love this! And I’m sure you will, too. One of the greatest voices, ever. My dad’s favorite. This brings back memories of him and I thank you 😊 Next up, And When I Die. And be sure it’s the studio version 😉
And when I die....is AMAZING! One of those that hits home!
@@StarLTaylor yes it does!
You two are so much appreciated....
Life is hard and you always remind me to be thankful and positive...
1968 ~ I was 12 years old then and this song still touches my heart today ~ Great band and More Great 1960's music 🥰
Jim Fielder’s bass lines are insane! What a fantastic band!
David Clayton Thomas....great voice of Blood Sweat and tears
was just going to make the same comment.
This man's voice...please! I'm a man and I melt when he sings...Goodness. Loved them since I was a child in the early 70's...
My dad who was a music teacher and high school band director could play the Stu out of a trumpet 🎺 he loved playing the Blood Sweat and Tears.
Spinning Wheel and And When I Die are next
You’ve made ME so very happy that you FINALLY got around to B,S&T again. Spinning Wheel will rock your world! The lead vocalist, David Clayton Thomas is 80 and still performing their songs. I hope to get to a concert in my area later this year.
B,S,&T is considered a fusion of jazz and rock, and the first band to successfully do it.
I am so pleased you two got back to BS&T! "Hi De Ho" and "Lucretia MacEvil" are two hits you must put on your list! For another great horn band that you haven't reacted to yet I would suggest reacting to "Sunny Days" by Lighthouse!! Peace!
"Lucretia Mac Evil" "And When I Die" "Go Down Gamblin'" and "Hi De Ho" are all worth a listen, Guys ! This is a great song, Thanks!
Just heard Lucretia today on the "Deep Tracks" radio station 👍
@@jen_alanfromchicago53 Nice! Such a cool song.
If you like Chicago and Blood, Sweat & Tears, you will LOVE the Canadian group in this genre....Lighthouse. Their songs, One Fine Morning, and Sunny Days are real jazz/rock fusion. And their Blues side comes out in Pretty Lady.
Ab-solutely right. Seconding this great recommendation for Lighthouse
You could say that BST is a Canadian contribution to the genre because David Clayton Thomas prints himself all over this with his lead vocals....
David Clayton Thomas, what a clear crisp voice.... the first horn was a coranet, muted.... in this instrument range is bugle no valves ,coronet smallest most delicate sound, and trumpet for when you want blast...... I attempted bugle in scouts and it is hhhaaaarrrrd....
Two of my favorite BS&T songs are 'Lucretia MacEveil' and 'I Can't Quit Her'. Loved this band. David Clayton-Thomas is an incredible singer and the horn section is just the best.
Blood Sweat & Tears was one helluva great Canadian band, with a unique sound. Nobody else sounds like them. They're like a cross between Motown and Beach Boys in their more experimental mode.
Jim Fielder's bass playing is monstrous on this and many BS&T songs.
Blood, Sweat and Tears were one of the real combo groups that used Jazz, blues, pop and everything under the sun. David Clayton-Thomas had an amazing voice and their musicianship was beyond reproach. My favorite songs were More and More, God Bless The Child, Sometimes in Winter, Smiling Phases and especially the instrumentals Variations on a Theme by Erik Satie. They had possibly the best group of session musicians the US had ever seen together in one place. Their music sounds just as fresh as it did all those years ago.
Have always loved this band. "Spinning Wheel", "And When I Die", "I Can't Quit Her" and "Hi-De-Ho" are more great songs by BS&T's. Please, sometime in the future please get to The Rascals and "Groovin'", "A Beautiful Morning", "Good Lovin'" and "How Can I Be Sure" Also Classics IV and "Stormy". Two new great artist for you.
Its a crime that the Rascals don't enough coverage by reaction channels!
Fun fact. James William Guercio was the producer for Blood Sweat & Tears. Prior to that, he was The Beach Boys manager and a member of their back up band. After producing for Blood, Sweat & Tears, he went on to be Chicago's producer. On Chicago's 7th album, the song "Wishing You Were Here" featured guest backing vocals by AL Jardine, Carl Wilson and Dennis Wilson of The Beach Boys and went on to become a top ten hit.
God Bless the Child ~ great song!
BS&T was my 1st concert ever back in the late '60s (yes, I'm OLD !!!) at the old Boston Garden ... been a fan ever since. David Clayton Thomas was a great lead singer. Thanks for the reaction. It brought back a lot of pleasant memories !!
I agree that BS&T’s “God Bless the Child” is excellent.
If you decide to listen to And When I Die, then you've found the perfect segue into Laura Nyro, who was a fantastic songwriter who wrote And When I Die for Blood, Sweat, and Tears. She wrote lots of other songs for some very famous singers in the 70's and recorded an album with Labelle before Patti went solo. She died at a young age from cancer but was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.
Blood,Sweat, and Tears and Chicago are gateways into some awesome music!
Melissa Etheridge/Joss Stone tribute to Janis 2005 Grammys. You won't believe how great this is.
This song takes me right back to 1969, when I was 13. So many memories. You’re right about the bluesy aspect of the song. It was written by Brenda Holloway, Patrice Holloway, Frank Wilson and Berry Gordy, and was released first as a single in 1967 by Brenda Holloway on the Tamla label.
BST II in my Top 5 favourite albums. Im 70 yoa but it still blows me away and gets played regularly. The whole album is killer, produced by James William Guercio who was also Chicago's producer.
“Hi-De-Ho” is a great gospel sound, “Lucretia MacEvil”, great cover of James Taylor’s Fire and Rain”, “God Bless the Child”, “Go Down Gambling”, “Mama gets High”, “Mama Gets High” great Dixieland feel to it, “Lisa Listen to Me”, “Spinning Wheel”, “
and When I Die”
My older brothers absolutely loved BST, Chicago and The Association back in the early 70's. I was around 10 and they were both around 20. I wore out their vinyls before they knew it and stopped me. ☺️
BS&T is in the same conversation as Chicago and Ides of March (I think you just did "Vehicle", which was their one huge hit.) There was an all-too-brief window in rock history where they incorporated full horn sections and really took advantage of that bright, triumphant tone to lead the charge in their music. I agree with others here, next should be "Spinning Wheel" and "And When I Die." Great job as always, love your reactions!
If you like Blood, Sweat & Tears then you'll absolutely LOVE Tower of Power. I recommend "What is hip?", "So very hard to go", "You're still a young man", "Soul Vaccination", etc
This song got alot of air time on top 40 radio. You guys are the best. A cute couple as well.
Also, "And when I die", another top tune from BS & T.
Amber nailed it. The man's vocals are so smooth and then such impact with grit and power.All loved this band they are R&B, soul,and rock with blues and the horns done just perfect all give their unique little part.
They were one of the first bands to employ a brass section into their music. like Chicago and their brass section. Blood Sweat and Tears did it first. "You Make Me So Very Happy" (1968).
SPINNING WHEEL.
I can't tell you the amount of times I have listened to Spinning Wheel over and over... It was an addicting song for me. My brother was 13 when this song came out and he bought the album, or it was a gift, but I was 5 and for some reason I was mesmerized by Spinning Wheel. Still love it. Would love to see you guys listen and share your reactions with us to it.
David Clayton-Thomas had one of the most distinguishable voices in pop music. What a great talent!
This was originally an R&B song. It was originally recorded by Motown artist Brenda Holloway.
I was wondering when you were gonna gives props to the singer. DCT was one of the great voices of that era.
Correction.... Of that era... Should read... Of all time.. South of the borders Burton Cummings
I just heard you all play 'Spinning Wheel' so I had to see if you all had anything else from them, this is another song that I had forgotten all about
One of the Great things about the music in the 70's were the awesome horns.
This is an absolute "VIBE!!!"
Definitely go down that rabbit hole! Do "Lucretia MacEvil" (the 6 minute version) next and then you'll hear some horns....and then you'll understand why Chicago is the Diet Coke of horn bands....
They are blend of Chicago and three dog night with a little blues and r and b sound thrown in.
I used to listen to this album with headphones as a young girl. Being a romantic by nature, must admit, this song helped to build a beautiful expectation! Sometimes In Winter is another gem. Thank you so much for sharing! PS....still a romantic and love to dance under a full moon with my husband of 38 years. I so enjoy your obvious connection!!!
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"God Bless the Child". Beautiful rendition of the timeless Billie Halliday hit. Blows mind mind for the truth of the lyrics and BS&T's David Clayton Thomas slays it!
Very happy to see you check out Blood Sweat and Tears! Give “When I Die” a listen. Contrary to the title, it has a really fun beat. Bruce Lee left instructions for this song to be played at his funeral. Bonus component: listen closely and you’ll hear some coconuts tapping together ala Monty Python. 😄
My mom always had the radio on during breakfast and lunch and I remember this song playing on our little mono radio in the kitchen. Makes me smile.
I especially enjoyed watching Amber's reaction to this song. I thought she was going to float away a few times. You guys would also enjoy Vehicle by Ides of March!
“Vehicle “ was the first song the cover band played at my Junior Prom. I’m 70 years old-why did I suddenly remember that?
I really appreciate how you guys are willing to play the full or extended versions of each song rather than just the shorter radio-friendly ones. Love what you guys do! Please keep it up!
I think you'll go for "Spinning Wheel". Why? Well a certain amount of cow bell, some very tasty horns, and a surprise end. It all adds up to a fantastic song.
Another band that features horns from that time period is Chase. Their big song is called "Get It On". Give that a listen too.
It is very refreshing to see young people appreciating well made classic music, appreciation of musical instruments seems to be fading, I have this album on vinyl and listen to it often.
Another artist of the same era that has a real bluesy sound is Steely Dan, Donald Fagan is a musical and lyrical genius.
If you haven't checked them out I suggest either Peg, Reeling in the years, Do it again or Rikki don' lose that number.
Two thumbs up from me for the Rob Squad
Yes Yes Yes!!! YOU DO GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT. I have been requesting BST forever. 🇨🇦🇨🇦 ❤️❤️ You just made me so happy. I love you guys.💕
Knew you'd love them. David Clayton Thomas still sounds as great now as he did then. Lots more horns for you Amber.
Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦 🇨🇦
BST are amazing, pure joy to listen to. Can you imagine getting to sit in on a recording session and just hear them play!!! You want it to go on forever and the vocals on top of that awesome musical instrumentation just makes it even better. I used to put this song on repeat back in the day. I love the whole song but when they get to the last part where it’s slowly fading out the song but yet the band is still playing and I just want to say no don’t fade it out, just let them keep going with this, I want to hear where they go with it! This is a song that never gets old, no matter how many times you hear it! And this song really does make a person happy, at least it does me!❤
"Vehicle" by Ides Of March.
I got to open as a juggler for a concert in Oceanside Ca. in about '99 for them Dave Mason and Poco, small outdoor amphitheater venue on the beach maybe seated 3,000 the horn section was amazing. Before the show I was juggling for the line waiting to go in it was up the sidewalk for a few blocks, and some surfers were walking by the lines and looking at the age of the people in line and said to his frien wow this must be a really old band. Yet 24 years after being called an old band and 50 some yrs. after being knew, their music still rocks.
Lot more to go, as people have suggested and you'll experience these time signature changes, layered instrumentation and transitions in most all of them which keeps them very fresh. Might also check out another brass heavy band named Chase with "Get It On" or "Open Up Wide"
I saw Chase in '74. Crazy tight group.
Oh yes Chase!!!
At the high school stage band competition one the bands did "Get It On". We did the "Theme from Shaft". Both got standing ovations.
OMG Chase!! I was in 9th grade when I got the first album. 4 trumpets made the voicings so bright; different from the trumpet, trombone, sax sound. They were all such magnificent musicians, I got to see them in concert in 1971. "Get It On" and "Open Up Wide" are wonderful. I also have a special place in my heart for "Handbags and Gladrags." I was a Maynard Ferguson fan, and Bill Chase had the same vibe for me.
In addition to all of the great suggestions here, “God Bless the Child” is a must hear from B,S&T. Love that you love them!